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R356 FUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,435 mi
Last recorded122,435 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 FUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 122,435 miles

Blow from rear exhaust box.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Slight play in nearside wheel bearing.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 122,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Blow from rear exhaust box.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Slight play in nearside wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 119,981 miles

Blow from rear exhaust box.

Offside front tyre on limit on inner edge.

Play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in inner steering arm joints.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,288 miles

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 101,990 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 93,290 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 85,504 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 85,504 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,662 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 60,669 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,784 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 40,709 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R356 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R356 FUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R356 FUF registered?

R356 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R356 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 FUF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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